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Announcing the Engineering Biology SPARK Award winners
News
 2nd Sep 2025

Announcing the Engineering Biology SPARK Award winners

The Engineering Biology Innovation Network has funded 15 SPARK Awards designed to tackle real-world challenges faced by UK SMEs or to accelerate their journey towards developing new products, processes, or services.

First of a Kind 2025 Rail Competition winners announced
News
 1st Sep 2025

First of a Kind 2025 Rail Competition winners announced

The Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK are pleased to announce the winners of the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2025 competition. Winners will receive funding to help develop novel technology centred around AI for Complex Processes, Platform Train Interface, Personal Safety and Bridge Strikes.

BridgeAI Independent Scientific Advisors: Reflections on the first 100 days
Perspective
 1st Sep 2025

BridgeAI Independent Scientific Advisors: Reflections on the first 100 days

Gain insights into the first 100 days of The Alan Turing Institute’s Independent Scientific advisors journey. Discover how they supported businesses through the BridgeAI programme.

Flying start for Time Machine Designs as growth takes off with Innovate UK
Case Study
 1st Sep 2025

Flying start for Time Machine Designs as growth takes off with Innovate UK

Bristol-based Time Machine Designs is combining cutting-edge digital technology with the latest archaeological and historical research to bring the past to life in immersive and interactive ways. With tailored business growth support from Innovate UK, the company has won a £100,000 contract, co-funded eight freelance roles and grown its customer base internationally across Europe and North America.
Innovate UK welcomes new government plans to supercharge UK cyber sector
News
 1st Sep 2025

Innovate UK welcomes new government plans to supercharge UK cyber sector

The UK government has announced a significant boost to its cybersecurity sector, unveiling new plans to supercharge innovation and resilience across the country.

ESBEM: Certification of Novel Construction Products
Event
4th Dec 2025
Online

ESBEM: Certification of Novel Construction Products

For innovators working in Emergent Sustainable Built Environment Materials. This four-part webinar series brings together industry specialists, successful SMEs, and expert Q&A to demystify the process of testing, certification, and acceptance for novel, low environmental impact materials and products.
Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator regional roadshows
Event
15th Sep 2025
London, Liverpool and Glasgow

Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator regional roadshows

Join us at one of three regional roadshows to explore how Innovate UK’s Biomedical Catalyst, our flagship health innovation funding programme, is accelerating the journey from idea to impact for SMEs and academic innovators.
New round of Accelerators to support health and life science innovation
News
 1st Sep 2025

New round of Accelerators to support health and life science innovation

Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst continues to lead the way in supporting UK-based health and life science innovators, offering a powerful combination of access to funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support to accelerate the journey from concept to commercialisation.

Mapping smarter futures for the South Downs National Park Authority
Case Study
 27th Aug 2025

Mapping smarter futures for the South Downs National Park Authority

OnePlanet is a digital platform designed to help individuals and organisations create connected, collaborative plans for a sustainable future. The world is massively interconnected: climate, health, jobs, migration and inequality are challenges which cannot be solved in silos. We need joined-up holistic solutions.
Bridging the gap between local authorities and private finance
Case Study
 27th Aug 2025

Bridging the gap between local authorities and private finance

ep consultancy, part of ep group, supports organisations in navigating the transition to net zero through expert advice, technical insight, and practical delivery. Services are grouped into four main areas: insight and tools; net zero delivery; technical assistance and due diligence; and measurement and verification.
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